Chefs say Michelin Guide at risk of ‘losing credibility’ over suspected lack of inspectors

31 August 2026 at 14:00

While Michelin keeps its staff numbers secret, industry insiders say the guide cannot keep up with the thousands of restaurants in the guide

How many inspectors does it take to review the country’s best restaurants – a pinch, a baker’s dozen? For more than a century the answer has been kept secret by the world’s authority on good food: the Michelin Guide.

But the French tyre company’s famous hotel and restaurant reference book has been challenged by chefs, restaurant critics and diners, who question whether the guide has enough of its anonymous inspectors to adequately review and monitor the eateries that are included each year.

Is the U.S. Open More Valuable to New York Than the Knicks?

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By: David Waldstein

30 August 2026 at 10:00

It’s complicated. But the answer is: Maybe.

The U.S. Open is playing its part, after the Knicks’ N.B.A. championship and World Cup matches, in a particularly sporty summer around New York.

I avoided restaurants after a disastrous job as a waitress. Then I watched The Bear …

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By: Molly Wilson

29 August 2026 at 14:00

Working in a high-end restaurant was stressful and scarring. It took an accidental encounter with the TV show to help me heal – and change my attitude towards work

Eight years ago, I was working as a waitress in a fine dining restaurant in the Cotswolds. The expertly crafted atmosphere had dim mood lighting, ambient music and a farm-to-table menu. I hated it.

The other waiters could charm guests into purchasing expensive bottles, but I just gaped gormlessly when I struggled to recall the wine pairings. My brown leather brogues gave me blisters as I’d hobble to the kitchen to admit I’d forgotten an order in the middle of a busy dinner service. The chefs would shout and shake the ticket in my face.

I’ve lived in Norfolk for more than 30 years. Here’s how to explore England’s windswept east

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By: Sophie Butler

28 August 2026 at 18:00

An insider guide to exploring the county, from golden sands and salt marsh to charming flint-built villages

LA Mayor Karen Bass Eases Street Vending Crackdown After Debate

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By: Livia Albeck-Ripka

28 August 2026 at 08:21

Mayor Karen Bass said food vendors discourage restaurant patrons, mentioning them alongside homeless encampments. Her opponent, Nithya Raman, said vendors should be brought into the system.